We have an exciting opportunity for a Careers Counsellor to join our Student Futures Team at our Wheelers Hill Campus.

Reporting to the Head of Careers, the Careers Counsellor educates, counsels and supports students about future pathways and provides information and resources to assist them to plan their future direction and opportunities for life post school. The Careers Counsellor will help develop a program according to the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners including basing their career development service on the CEAV Code of Ethics.

We have Part-time (job share opportunities available) for fixed term or ongoing opportunities, term time only (between 8.30am – 4.30pm) with flexible working arrangements to suit your availability (either 1 day a week and up to 3 days).

Key Duties

• Assist students in establishing, building, and making informed decisions to create appropriate career pathways.
• Develop and maintain networks between industry, tertiary institutions, and the CGS community to ensure students have access to relevant and current career information.
• Provide a careers education framework to Middle and Senior School staff to help students clarify and achieve their career goals.
• Advise and support Middle and Senior School students on subject selection, course options, and career choices.
• Implement a holistic student futures program that actively engages both students and parents.
• Build partnerships with industry and external organisations to expand opportunities for industry-based learning.
• Support the design and delivery of the Year 10 Student Futures Program on a biannual basis.
• Coordinate the CGS Career Expo and alumni initiatives as part of National Careers Week.
• Provide one-on-one counselling for Middle School students transitioning to Senior School.
• Offer ongoing one-on-one career counselling for Senior School students, including targeted support for Year 12 students during change of preference periods.
• Identify and introduce innovative ways to deliver up-to-date career information and strengthen connections within the school community and with external partners.
• Model best practice, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective collaboration within a high-performing team.
• Demonstrate and uphold the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours in all interactions.